Woollahra Council Food Inspectors can issue Penalty Infringement Notices as an on the spot fine ✦issue improvement notices requiring the food business to fix a problem within a certain time period ✦ issue prohibition orders closing the business down and prosecute the food business in a Court of Law.
Common reasons for fines include unclean or unhygienic premises ✦ inadequate pest control procedures ✦ evidence of cockroach or rat infestations ✦ incorrect food handling practices ✦ unhygienic food handling practices ✦ inadequate storage of food ✦ temperature control ✦ personal hygiene.
Food Act NSWName & Shame website since May 2008 details of Food Act fines are published on the NSW Food Authority website "to give consumers more information about where they eat or buy food".
Bad News MEDIA ✦ bad news travels fast ✦ the media are keen to view and provide dramatic news to the general public ✦the fear of such adverse publicity has meant many food businesses are cleaning up their act.

FUMAPEST Commercial Pest Control ✦ Food Act NSW compliance

FUMAPEST Same Family Business SINCE 1964✦ after 54 years as commercial pest control in xxx we have a wealth of knowledge and experience unmatched by our competitors.
HACCP pest control programs are tailor-made to ensure Food Act NSW compliance for sensitive environments, such as restaurants, cafes, bakeries, hospitals, nursing homes, retirement villages, churches, schools, colleges, child care and function centres and other food handling premises.
CONTACT✦ John Brooks FUMAPEST ☎ 1300 241 500 for a FREE Inspection & Quotation.

FUMAPEST Pest Control Guarantee ✦ Food Act NSW

Exclusive to quality Food Handling Premises✦ FUMAPEST will pay FINES up to $10,000 as issued by the Woollahra Council food inspectors under FOOD ACT NSW re pest infestations occurring during a 12 month Fumapest pest control program ✦Some important conditions are listed below.
In addition FUMAPEST at no extra cost will attend the premises during Woollahra Council inspections ✦ provide information to the Woollahra Council food inspectors re the Fumapest program ✦ and attend and testify in Court if instructed by the customer.

Some Important Conditions of this Guarantee

The fine must relate to pests covered by the Fumapest program ✦all fees payable for the annual Fumapest contract are paid in
full ✦ customer must implement Fumapest recommendations re timing of treatments, proofing of premises to prevent entry by specified pests, cleaning regime and ✦ other practical measures and recommendations designed to help prevent pest infestations.
Food business cooperation is essential✦safe effective pest control in Food Handling Premises involves a cooperative effort between the food business and the pest controller ✦ for example - it is essential to keep food scraps in sealed containers overnight to minimise food sources that will attract and support rat and cockroach infestations ✦this is clearly the responsibility of the food business.
PLEASE NOTE as a minimum at least 2 Monthly treatment visits are ESSENTIAL to comply within the FOOD ACT NSW re taking “all practical measures” to prevent pest infestations, given the local breeding intensities of rats in winter and cockroaches etc during the summer months.

Analysis of the Food Act NSW ✦ Pest Infestations

Food Act NSW section 21 requires a food handling businesses to comply with the Food Safety Standards ✦ MAXIMUM PENALTIES for contravention $55,000 individuals $275,000 for a company.
"all practicable measures" for pest control Food Safety Standard Division 3.2.2 section 24 ✦ requires a food business to undertake all practicable measures to prevent pests entering food premises AND to eradicate and prevent harbourage of pests on the food premises.
Legal advice from our solicitors is that best practice pest control technologies should be undertaken in your pest control related program ✦Pest proofing of premises and appropriate cleaning regime are important factors ✦The appropriate range of measures to prevent pest infestations in a food handling business will depend upon the circumstances of the premises.
Modern pest control techniques and practices for Food Handling Premises are well documented ✦Food businesses need to be careful that they select a pest control business that is up to the task.
Licensing of pest controllers is lax Trainees can apply pesticides in a food business (without direct supervision) that have little pest control experience ✦many licensed operators are ignorant of latest technologies ✦price cutting and inadequate servicing is commonplace ..... more detailsContactCassandra Wood FUMAPEST 1300 241 500 for a FREE inspection quotation and specifications.

Fully warranted service with a 24 hour emergency response to a severe pest reinfestation during the service warranty period ✦In most cases, FUMAPEST requires at least 24 hours notice (next working day) for a minor pest reinfestation during the service warranty period.
FUMAPEST Service Register is left on site to record treatment specifications, products used, related MSDS documentation, pest control services completed log, sightings of pest activity by upon Fumapest inspection or by occupants of the buildings and any recommendations for site-specific improvements.
Modern equipment and vehicles✦clean pest control equipment and motor vehicle ✦full range of equipment - tamper resistant bait stations.
Professionally trained - WorkCover Licensed technicians ✦holders of an APCA or TAFE Pest Control Certificate and with several years field work experience in providing commercial pest control services.

CHURCHES - schools - colleges - retirement villages - nursing homes - child care centres where the occupants have every right to expect a safe, sanitary pest free environment.
FUMAPEST Commercial Pest Control provides a FREE on-site inspection, quotation and specifications for the safest pest control methods available.
A FUMAPEST tailor-made pest control program will guarantee effective control of the pest problems. Safety first emphasis on non-chemical methods.

Same family business Since 1964 FUMAPEST 54 years as commercial pest control specialists we have a wealth of knowledge and experience unmatched by our competitors.
Business Enterprise Award FUMAPEST is the proud winner of the prestigious Business Enterprise Award from the NSW Government Office of Small Business and Qantas, for our safety approach and comprehensive on-going staff training program.
Accredited APCA memberFUMAPEST is an Accredited Member and a major sponsor of the Australian Pest Control Association Inc APCA since it's incorporation in 1987.
Industry stewardship A FUMAPEST Director served as a member of the NSW Govt Pest Control Licensing Board for 8 years from 1988 to 1996 and the Standards Australia Termite Control Committees AS3660 and AS4349.

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HACCP quality assuredFUMAPEST Commercial Pest Control is compliant with HACCP and AQIS requirements for commercial food handling premises, restaurants, hospitals, child care centres, retirement villages, nursing homes, schools, churches and other sensitive environments.
Fully insured - excellent track recordFUMAPEST Commercial Pest Control has public liability and professional indemnity insurance to cover claims for personal injury and faulty workmanship (including repair costs of termite damage to buildings) of up to $10 million and $1 million respectively.
Professionally trainedFUMAPEST Commercial Pest Control Training Program regularly assesses Pest Control technician skills and performance in the use of the latest generation products. All technicians have the APCA or TAFE Pest Control Certificate and NSW WorkCover Pest Control Licence.
Setting the standard in an industry with many fly-by-night operators FUMAPEST Commercial Pest Control stands out as a well established NSW pest control business with an excellent reputation in the market-place. BE CAREFUL in selecting a pest controller - it's far too easy to get a pest control licence and start up a pest control business in NSW with little knowledge or experience .... more details.